Tributes pour in for ‘kind’ son who was ‘always smiling’ killed in lorry crash
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A devastated family have shared heartfelt tributes to a “kind” son who was killed in a fatal collision with a tanker lorry in Sutton Coldfield. Aqeel Ahmed, 28, was driving his car on the A38 Sutton Coldfield Bypass at around 10.30pm on Friday 27 October when he was tragically involved in a collision with a tanker lorry. “Please respect the family and give us time to grieve.” open image in gallery Aqeel Ahmed had a “love for cars and the gym” before his life was tragically ended in the fatal collision West Midlands Police say that nothing could be done to save Aqeel, and their “thoughts are with the family at this devastating time”. An investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information, or dash cam footage, is asked to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101, or via Live Chat on their website, and quoting 5100 of 27/10/23.